Marketing & Events Assistant (Education Outreach)

Craven College; Skipton; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven College in Skipton seeks a proactive Marketing & Events Assistant to support recruitment events, school engagement and promotional activities across channels. You will help build links with feeder schools, organise ceremonies, campus tours and bespoke events, while contributing to the annual marketing plan.

The role requires strong communication, planning and teamwork, with flexibility for evening and occasional Saturday work and a full driving licence.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent including maths and English at Grade C or above.
• Educated to A level standard in a relevant subject.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively.
• Confidence in presenting to groups and to diverse audiences.
• Ability to plan, organise and manage activities to meet targets.
• Experience with marketing and events within an educational context.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment events on and offsite and evaluate their impact.
• Build links with feeder schools to maximise promotional opportunities and enquiries.
• Assist in Graduation and Student/Apprenticeship Awards events and help manage them.
• Support school engagement activities and campus tours/presentations.
• Assist in organising bespoke marketing events and campaigns.
• Contribute to the annual marketing plan to meet recruitment targets.
• Assist writing, editing and proofreading marketing content across channels.
• Communicate with students, parents, staff and the public effectively.
• Carry out desk research and competitor analysis.
• Manage purchasing and stock checks of merchandise and event equipment.
• Maintain GDPR-compliant school and careers advisor contact databases.
• Update external websites with course provision (UCAS) information.
• Work with marketing/IT to manage internal communications display system.
• Oversee internal poster/site updates around campus.
• Handle day-to-day admin tasks including raising POs and supplier invoices.
• Manage workload to meet deadlines and support wider team as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation to groups

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

GCSEs including maths and English

A level in a relevant subject

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign)

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Craven College in Skipton seeks a proactive Marketing & Events Assistant to support recruitment events, school engagement and promotional activities across channels. You will help build links with feeder schools, organise ceremonies, campus tours and bespoke events, while contributing to the annual marketing plan.

The role requires strong communication, planning and teamwork, with flexibility for evening and occasional Saturday work and a full driving licence.